SSAT Elementary Level Quantitative

A foundational course that builds essential math skills for the SSAT Elementary Level.

Number Sense and Place ValueAddition and SubtractionMultiplication and Division Basics
Working with FractionsWord Problems and Logical ThinkingMeasurement and Geometry
Math in Everyday ShoppingMath at Home and in HobbiesMath in Nature and the World
Estimation and CheckingManaging Time During the TestReading Carefully and Following Directions
Number Sense and Pla...Addition and Subtrac...Multiplication and D...Working with Fractio...Word Problems and Lo...Measurement and Geom...Math in Everyday Sho...Math at Home and in ...Math in Nature and t...Estimation and Check...Managing Time During...Reading Carefully an...
Practical Applications

Math in Nature and the World

Finding Math in Nature

Nature is full of math! Patterns, shapes, and numbers can be found everywhere outside.

Nature’s Math

  • Count flower petals or leaves on trees.
  • Notice patterns in animal markings or shells.
  • Measure how tall a tree grows each year.

Why it Matters

Understanding math in nature helps you see the world in new and exciting ways.

Examples

  • A starfish has 5 arms, showing us symmetry.

  • Honeycombs in a beehive are made of hexagons.

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Estimation and Checking